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Geographical distribution
- Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces
Carpobrotus edulis (L.) N. E. Br.
Family: AIZOACEAEGenus: Carpobrotus
Species: edulis (L.) N. E. Br.
Common names: Hottentot fig; Pigface
Distribution summary: S.Africa (Cape)
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Habitat: Dry, sunny, rocky mountains
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: May, June, July
Reason for growing: Medicinal